Maybe Some Other Time

In this episode, Carl chats with his friend and hilarious Lansing comedian, Jake Ford! Jake is a fantastic joke writer and talented musician. He is apart of the Salsa Parlor which is a group of comedians in Lansing that create content together.

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Jake Ford
Instagram : @comicjakeford

Jake's music :
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1c2Zfj9ilcVmHq8U7OmnTN?si=86dbATYUTRKi4PQyR8SbAQ&dl_branch=1

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1b17pNackw7aDoGd6NIZzK?si=_rN98fi5SRuSsGMlIgTMoQ&dl_branch=1

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Carl sits down with Detroit's own, Melanie Hearn! Melanie is a very funny comedian that got good fast. She's now a veteran in the scene and travels back forth from Detroit to LA on a regular basis. The two talk a lot about comedy, scary dates, The Wonder Years and much much more! 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Melanie Hearn
Instagram : @melaniej_comedy

Music 
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Carl catches up with Hastings comedian, Matt Harper! Matt has been doing comedy for quite some time now and has his own podcast titled "Another Episode" that he does with another comedian. The two discuss Norm Macdonald, live action role play, and much more!

Instagram : carljohnsonisfunny

Matt Harper
Instagram : @funnymatty

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Carl sits down with his good friend and funny comedian, Ashley Kehn! Ashley is newer to the scene but she's a solid writer with smart observations that pack a punch. Carl and Ashley discuss Carl's missed opportunities, marriage, the worst ways to hold a microphone and much much more!

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Ashley Kehn
Instagram : @kehn_on_you

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Carl catches up with Kalamazoo comedian, Bob Fredericks! Bob is a veteran comedian and the boss of the Kzoo comedy scene (he would hate me saying that). The two discuss Twitch, masturbation and much more! You can follow Bob's ventures on twitch @ GamePassDad.

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Bob Fredericks
Instagram :@bob_fred_rick
Twitter : @bob_fred_rick

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Carl hangs out virtually with veteran Lansing comedian, Will Green! Will started comedy in Maine about 11 years ago and is now a Lansing staple. Will also has a really unique podcast called "We Lost A Good One". 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Will Green
Instagram : @willgreenmakesjokes

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Carl sits down with Ann Arbor comedian, Jacob Barr! Jacob just recorded his debut album. He's a regular at the Toledo Funnybone and Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. He's a fantastic comedian with a unique perspective. We get into it!

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Jacob Barr
Instagram : @kidwiththehands
Twitter : @kidwiththehands

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

After an 8 day break, the podcast returns with one of the truest pros in comedy, Andy Beningo! Andy has been seen on CMT,  NBC, Gotham Comedy Live, and has his own Dry Bar Comedy special on YouTube! Andy took Carl on the road early on and has been somewhat of a mentor. The two dive into it!

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Andy Beningo
Instagram : @bingocomedy
Twitter : @bingocomedy

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar

Carl gets a visit from one of Detroit's finest comedians, Blain Hill! Blain is a veteran comic in the scene and is a fantastic joke writer. He's a regular at the Comedy Castle in Royal Oak. Blain has a podcast with two other Detroit comedians titled "Big Time Garbage" and it's a fun listen! The two talk a lot about Covid comedians and the time Blain bombed as Patrice O'neal. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Blain Hill
Instagram : @blainhill
Twitter : @BlainHill

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art 
Rachel Harper
@rachelrockstar

Carl sits down to catch up with Flint comedian, Ben Langworthy! Ben was on a break from comedy pre pandemic because he was raising his kids. Ben plans on returning to comedy in the Fall. Ben is a very funny stand up and needs to be on stage. He's too good. 

Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunny

Music
Jesse Passage
Instagram : @thebignap

Art
Rachel Harper
Instagram : @rachelrockstar